"Although not a true prodigy...Pinto...lived less than 21 years. As a teenager he produced impressive compositions, particularly for the piano...The opening Fantasia and Sonata in C minor has a main theme that is truly memorable...The three grand sonatas are all relatively major works...Miceal O'Rourke is a brilliant pianist who has been extremely well recorded by Chandos. The well-filled disc includes most of Pinto's major works...a real treat for the adventurous." -Bauman, ARG